In a question in the House of Lords on 24th February, Lord Black (who is a Patron of the Terrence Higgins Trust) challenged the Government about what he described as a "crisis in sexual health" - with infections and antimicrobial resistance on the rise and clinics closing because of cutbacks.

In a Question in the House of Lords on 22nd January, Lord Black called for action to tackle the growing global problem of impunity for those who murder or attack journalists.

Speaking in the debate on the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill in the House of Lords on 15th July, Lord Black of Brentwood called for the terms of the Defamation Act 2013 - which is in place in England and Wales - to be extended to Northern Ireland.

Atrial Fibrillation - "Good progress made on diagnosis and treatment but more needs to be done to save lives", says Lord Black

"This Armistice, let us also remember the animals who died in the Great War" - Lord Black

In a speech in the House of Lords commemorating the Armistice, Lord Black highlighted the vital role played by the animals who fought and died in the First World War.

He said:

"Clear and present danger to the musical life of our country"

Lord Black and other Peers lambast Government over the state of music education in schools

In the House of Lords, Lord Black pressed the Government on what plans it was making for the 75th anniversaries next year of D Day and The Battle of Arnhem.

7,000 people in England admitted to hospital with a stroke last year were already known to have Atrial fibrillation (or AF) but not receiving proper therapy, Lord Black has told the House of Lords.

Lord Black spoke in the House of Lords in support of the Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill.

Lord Black: “Bowled over” – Journalists’ Charity Award